1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame: Classic 1950s style
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame: Classic 1950s style
1990s Raquel Sitwell Black Suede Leather Tortoise Shell Vintage 90s Shoulder Bag
By Raquel Sitwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic RAQUEL SITWELL black suede and faux tortoise shell structured shoulder bag! Medium
$600
H 13 in W 13 in D 2 in
Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern shell purses. Both have mother of pearl, turquoise and
Tortoise Shell
$425
H 9 in W 5 in D 3 in
White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This charming 1950s purse is a true vintage gem. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it
Tortoise Shell, Lucite
Unavailable
D 1 in Dm 4 in
Antique Austrian Leather Purse Tortoise Shell & Enamel Sterling Evening Purse
Located in San Marcos, CA
Elegant as they come, this shell faced evening purse is accented by a fine sterling silver frame
Sterling Silver
Lucite Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Tortoise shell lucite purse with reverse carved lid. Features a brass clasp and floral detail near
Tortoise Shell Clutch & Shoulder Bag Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This ultra chic vintage tortoise shell clutch, evening bag and or minaudiere is very in now. It
Saks 5th Ave.leather & faux tortoise shell clutch France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Textured black leather clutch handbag from the 1950s, with faux tortoise shell clasp frame...From
Chanel Vintage Tortoise Shell Handle Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Tortoise Shell Handle Bucket Bag. Soft lambskin quilted bag that's perfect for your everyday
Chanel tortoise shell evening box bag with snake chain
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in London, GB
Incredibly rare and unique Chanel tortoise shell evening box bag. The bag has a gold 'CC' Chanel
1970s Sleek French Tortoise Shell Lucite Box Purse
Located in University City, MO
1970s Sleek French tortoise shell lucite box purse The mod retro handbag is constructed with brown
Saks Fifth Avenue Sleek Tortoise Shell Lucite Box Purse c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Sleek tortoise-shell lucite box purse c 1970s The stylish vintage box purse is
CHANEL RARE Vintage 90's Tortoise Shell Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CHANEL RARE Vintage 90's Tortoise Shell Crossbody Bag Features tortoise shell oversized chain link
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian Tortoise Shell Lucite Handbag c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Italian tortoise shell lucite versatile handbag c 1970s The sleek brown lucite
Sold
H 6 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in L 7.75 in
Sleek Lucite Tortoise Shell Jeweled Handbag by Tyrolean c 1950
Located in University City, MO
Sleek lucite tortoise shell jeweled handbag by Tyrolean c 1950 The stylish retro box style handbag
Sleek Tortoise Shell Lucite Gilt Trim Diminutive Handbag c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Sleek tortoise shell lucite gilt trim diminutive handbag c 1970 The unique small size handbag is
Sleek Tortoise Shell Lucite Handbag Made in France c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Sleek tortoise shell lucite handbag Made in France c 1970 The stylish retro box shaped handbag is
Saks Fifth Avenue Tortoise Shell Lucite Evening Bag c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Tortoise shell lucite evening bag c 1970s The elegant oval shaped clutch bag is
Baulotto Italy faux tortoise shell box bag with gold hardware 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Baulotto Italy faux tortoise shell box bag with gold hardware from the 1970s...Box of Lucite
Sold
H 4 in D 2.5 in L 6.25 in
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian Tortoise Shell Lucite Tassel Evening Bag circa 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian tortoise shell lucite tassel evening bag c 1970s The elegant kidney
Rare Tortoise Shell, Gold and Diamond Lady's Hand Case/Purse
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite antique tortoise shell makes up the handheld case with delicate tassel chain. This
Tortoise Shell
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Tortoise Shell Charm XL Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
stitching on both sides of exterior. Tortoise shell stamped tag with Chanel name brand hangs from shoulder
Chanel Brown Beaver Fur Tortoise Shell Chain Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
beaver fur with leather and tortoise shell style chain top handles. Chanel logo tag purse charm accent
1940s Tiffany & Co Handbag with Five Tortoise Shell Finish Accessories
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
tortoise shell finish. In addition there is a silk change purse attached with a fine chain and a mirror
Sold
H 8.25 in W 4.125 in L 11 in
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Black Tortoise Shell Handle "Passementerie" Tote Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
, bucket silhouette, dual tortoise shell resin handles, flat seat, and rounded flap partial top opening
Sold
H 10 in W 5 in L 12.75 in
Christian Dior Leather Cannage Vintage Tote Bag with Tortoise Shell Top Handle
By Christian Dior
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tortoise Shell top handle. This fascinating Christian Dior purse has been kept in excellent condition with
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Chinese Carved Longyan Wood Stand, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite late Qing dynasty display Stand of longyan wood, carved as a miniature "kang" table. The center panel features an amazing grain that delights the eye, while a soft glo...
Fruitwood
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 96 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
Chinoiserie Panels Hand Painted Wallpaper on Blue Silk / Panel- 3 Panels
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you. Measures: 3ft x 8ft The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be appl...
Silk
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Wucai Porcelain Dragon Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large Chinese Qing dynasty porcelain wucai (five color) glazed bowl painted in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, and yellow upon a pure white ground, and featuring a design...
Porcelain
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...
$695
H 2.63 in Dm 2 in
Antique Dresden Potschappel Porcelain Miniature Flower Encrusted Perfume Bottle
By Dresden Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique miniature Dresden porcelain perfume bottle. By Thieme Potschappel. Decorated throughout with encrusted porcelain flowers and painted scenes. One side of the bott...
Porcelain
Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
With Tuscan Columns & Fan Inlay. From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of octagonal shape with a Harewood veneer...
Boxwood, Harewood
$10,250
H 5 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous French Louis XVI style Sevres Porcelain cobalt blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form jewel box and cover, Signed by the Artist. Of cartouche form with bombay shaped...
Porcelain
Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
By Franciscan China 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
A true American Classic, Franciscan Desert Rose dinnerware has graced dining tables since 1941, including Air Force One as chosen by Jackie Kennedy and the Presidential yacht during ...
Earthenware, Pottery
V Bronze Bench by Soraya Osorio
By Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
V Bronze Bench with Black Hair-on-Hide Cushion — Linear Aged Brass Finish This striking V Bronze Bench elevates functional seating into a true objet d’art, featuring a sculptural li...
Brass, Bronze
Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or shor...
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.
On the purse’s anniversary, we reflect on its remarkable versatility.